"Budget management: We must improve our county budget process to prioritize spending & cut waste. The county budget should be a policy statement about the future of our county.

"Implement aggressive strategies with our Chamber of Commerce to attract businesses that will bring jobs & tax revenue to our county without harming our environment and eco-system.

"Existing commission & departmental policies should be reviewed regularly and updated as needed. New policies are needed in many areas of our county government to improve operations & services to citizens."

HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY YOUR OPPONENTS IN THE RACE CANNOT?

"I have over 20 years of governmental budget experience as a commissioner and Assistant Director of New River Solid Waste Association. My role with NRSWA involved working with the county commissions, businesses, civic organizations, and schools in Baker, Bradford & Union Counties.

WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ACCOMPLISHING AFTER SERVING IN THIS OFFICE?

"He made tough decisions to bring the county budget in line with revenues, prioritized service needs with citizen involvement, promoted citizen involvement in local government, and was fair & respectful while performing his duties."

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